Workshops / Events 2021:
Introduction to Botanical art weekend workshop
Hutt Art Society
9/11 Myrttle St, Lower Hutt
21 & 22 August, 10 - 3
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Botanical Drawing Club Sundays
Forbes & Flay Studio
40 Tasman St, Opunake
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
24 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Mar, 11 April, 30 May, 12 June,11 July, 1 Aug, 5 Sept
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Nature Journal Workshop
Forbes & Flay Studio
40 Tasman St, Opunake
26 & 27 June
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Creative Matakana
Venue Matakana & Leigh tbc
2 day Beginners Botanical Art, 3-4 May
2 day Introduction to Nature Journaling, 5 - 6 May
For all bookings please go to:
https://www.creativematakana.nz/short-courses-1#tabatha
Introduction to Nature Journaling
Petal Pusher Botanical Florist Studio
14a Gill St, New Plymouth
13 & 14 March, 10 - 4
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Hutt Art Society
9/11 Myrttle St, Lower Hutt
21 & 22 August, 10 - 3
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Botanical Drawing Club Sundays
Forbes & Flay Studio
40 Tasman St, Opunake
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
24 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Mar, 11 April, 30 May, 12 June,11 July, 1 Aug, 5 Sept
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Nature Journal Workshop
Forbes & Flay Studio
40 Tasman St, Opunake
26 & 27 June
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Creative Matakana
Venue Matakana & Leigh tbc
2 day Beginners Botanical Art, 3-4 May
2 day Introduction to Nature Journaling, 5 - 6 May
For all bookings please go to:
https://www.creativematakana.nz/short-courses-1#tabatha
Introduction to Nature Journaling
Petal Pusher Botanical Florist Studio
14a Gill St, New Plymouth
13 & 14 March, 10 - 4
For bookings email : botanicalartclass@gmail.com
Workshops /Events 2020:
Beginners Fruit & Berries Workshop
Pukeiti Gardens, 11 + 12 July 20
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
A great beginners weekend set in the beautiful grounds of Pukeiti Gardens, this workshop will also be suitable for those who have attended my previous workshops. Expanding from foliage to include winter citrus fruit, berries and seeds (as available), this workshop looks at simple botanical forms, composition and colour.
https://www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/leaves-berries-and-seeds-botanical-art-workshop/
Pukeiti Gardens, 11 + 12 July 20
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
A great beginners weekend set in the beautiful grounds of Pukeiti Gardens, this workshop will also be suitable for those who have attended my previous workshops. Expanding from foliage to include winter citrus fruit, berries and seeds (as available), this workshop looks at simple botanical forms, composition and colour.
https://www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/leaves-berries-and-seeds-botanical-art-workshop/
Summer Series: Plant-based drawing and painting in the heart of the city
Petal Pusher Botanical Florist Studio
14a Gill St, New Plymouth
Through February and March this year I'll be running 5 Sunday Botanical classes from the central New Plymouth 'Petal Pusher Studio'. To register your interest please email me directly at: drtab72@gmail.com. These Sunday sessions may be booked day by day or you can book all 5 as suits. 12 spaces available. Cost includes materials. Suitable for beginners and ages 12 +
Petal Pusher Botanical Florist Studio
14a Gill St, New Plymouth
Through February and March this year I'll be running 5 Sunday Botanical classes from the central New Plymouth 'Petal Pusher Studio'. To register your interest please email me directly at: drtab72@gmail.com. These Sunday sessions may be booked day by day or you can book all 5 as suits. 12 spaces available. Cost includes materials. Suitable for beginners and ages 12 +
Workshops / Events 2019:
Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander's Legacy Exhibition
Artist talk & Botanical Drawing Workshop, Puke Ariki Museum
Puke Ariki Museum, 8 December, 10.00 - 2.00
1 Ariki St, New Plymouth
Join me at the museum for an insight into the Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander’s Legacy travelling exhibition, followed by an introductory botanical drawing workshop.
About the workshop: working within the museum environment (which means no fresh plant specimens allowed) we will be doing some pencil work from botanical images followed by an ink drawing using the stippling technique.
For more information click on the links below:
paradiselostdanielsolanderslegacy tabathaforbespukeariki
Beginners Leaves/Foliage and Beginners Fruit & Berries Workshops: Jury Gardens
Jury Gardens, 2 + 3 November / 9 + 10 November
589 Otaraoa Rd, Tikorangi
During the Taranaki Garden Festival week, Mark & Abbie Jury will be hosting two weekend workshops in their incredible Tikorangi garden. This is a rare opportunity to see the gardens and take part in two different workshops. The first weekend will cover the basics of drawing leaves and the second follow up will be working with berries / fruit.
Both workshops will be 10.00 - 3.00 each day and the course fee will cover all materials.
For more information and bookings, contact me directly or click on the link below:
jury.co.nz/
Taranaki Regional Council Gardens: Beginners Botanical Art Workshops
Pukeiti Gardens, 21 + 22 September
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
Taranaki Regional Council are hosting 3 weekend workshops this year that I will be running. The workshops are 2-days from 10.00 - 3.00 and cover the basics to get you started with beautiful botanical art. Bookings are essential and the course fee includes all materials.
For more information on one of these courses, please use the web contact form or click on the link below:
www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/botanical-art/
Art + Nature Retreat: Te Wera Valley Lodge
Te Wera Valley Lodge, 7 + 8 September
3560 Ohura Rd, Te Wera, Stratford
If you love nature, art, learning in a relaxed natural environment or you just need to catch your breath, then this retreat is for you. Working with The Easten Taranaki Experience and based in the Te Wera Valley, this overnight retreat includes a 2 day botanical art workshop, guided walk, basic accommodation and healthy meals. During the workshop you will learn according to your own ability - no experience is necessary. We start at the beginning and practice observational drawing and painting working with plant specimens in the classic style of botanical art.
For more information and bookings, contact me directly or click on the link below:
www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz/contact
Artist talk & Botanical Drawing Workshop, Puke Ariki Museum
Puke Ariki Museum, 8 December, 10.00 - 2.00
1 Ariki St, New Plymouth
Join me at the museum for an insight into the Paradise Lost: Daniel Solander’s Legacy travelling exhibition, followed by an introductory botanical drawing workshop.
About the workshop: working within the museum environment (which means no fresh plant specimens allowed) we will be doing some pencil work from botanical images followed by an ink drawing using the stippling technique.
For more information click on the links below:
paradiselostdanielsolanderslegacy tabathaforbespukeariki
Beginners Leaves/Foliage and Beginners Fruit & Berries Workshops: Jury Gardens
Jury Gardens, 2 + 3 November / 9 + 10 November
589 Otaraoa Rd, Tikorangi
During the Taranaki Garden Festival week, Mark & Abbie Jury will be hosting two weekend workshops in their incredible Tikorangi garden. This is a rare opportunity to see the gardens and take part in two different workshops. The first weekend will cover the basics of drawing leaves and the second follow up will be working with berries / fruit.
Both workshops will be 10.00 - 3.00 each day and the course fee will cover all materials.
For more information and bookings, contact me directly or click on the link below:
jury.co.nz/
Taranaki Regional Council Gardens: Beginners Botanical Art Workshops
Pukeiti Gardens, 21 + 22 September
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
Taranaki Regional Council are hosting 3 weekend workshops this year that I will be running. The workshops are 2-days from 10.00 - 3.00 and cover the basics to get you started with beautiful botanical art. Bookings are essential and the course fee includes all materials.
For more information on one of these courses, please use the web contact form or click on the link below:
www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/whats-on/botanical-art/
Art + Nature Retreat: Te Wera Valley Lodge
Te Wera Valley Lodge, 7 + 8 September
3560 Ohura Rd, Te Wera, Stratford
If you love nature, art, learning in a relaxed natural environment or you just need to catch your breath, then this retreat is for you. Working with The Easten Taranaki Experience and based in the Te Wera Valley, this overnight retreat includes a 2 day botanical art workshop, guided walk, basic accommodation and healthy meals. During the workshop you will learn according to your own ability - no experience is necessary. We start at the beginning and practice observational drawing and painting working with plant specimens in the classic style of botanical art.
For more information and bookings, contact me directly or click on the link below:
www.eastern-taranaki.co.nz/contact